۴ý supports 2021 Veterans Day Parade in ۴ý
By Sharla Hooper
Office of Military and Veteran Affairs leads participation in ۴ý community event honoring veterans
۴ý is a Medal of Honor sponsor and supports the annual Veterans’ Day Parade, managed and presented by the nonprofit Honoring Americans’ Veterans, and held Thursday, November 11, beginning locally at 11:00am MST. The annual parade honors the service and sacrifices of U.S. military veterans and their families.
During the pandemic, the 2020 celebration and related in-person community events and support opportunities were cancelled or delayed.
The ۴ý Office of Military and Veteran Affairs and Veterans’ Employee Resource Group (ERG) promotes the event to staff, students and faculty and provides volunteer support. The ۴ý parade float features a large balloon and a team of veteran employees and family members accompanying the float, including Eric Ryan, senior director of the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs.
“The ۴ý has so much respect for military veterans, and we are proud to be part of the community work today supporting the Parade and honoring veterans’ service and sacrifices,” states Mr. Ryan, a veteran of the Marine Corps. “Every year we coordinate with our Veterans’ Employee Resource Group to make a meaningful contribution of time and spirit to this event.”
The event this year features 15 marching units, 2,500 marchers, and 10 floats, including the ۴ý float. Event planners anticipate over 45,000 spectators.
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